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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Ricoh CX6 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
38
Overall
35

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh CX6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and CX6 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was announced 2 months later than the CX6 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the CX6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Ricoh CX6

 EX-ZR15 CX6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX6 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 CX6 EX-ZR15 
Screen resolution1230k461kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX6

 EX-ZR15 CX6 
IntroducedJanuary 2012November 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR15 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX6 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR15 and the CX6.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR15 and CX6 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and CX6.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-ZR15 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Street photography with Ricoh CX6
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Travel photography with Ricoh CX6
67
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition (201 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX6 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX6 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (201g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Ricoh CX6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Ricoh CX6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Ricoh CX6
General Information
Brand Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Ricoh CX6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD Sony WhiteMagic VGA LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 201 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-110 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $595